Hitachi VM-H81A User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Features ....................................................................................................................... 12 
Components and Accessories.................................................................................. 12 
Optional RF Adapter .................................................................................................. 13 
Water-Resistant .......................................................................................................... 13 
Water-Resistant Structure......................................................................................... 13 
How to Open and Close the Case ........................................................................... 14 
How to Open and Close the Battery Compartment Cover................................... 15 
How to Open and Close the Jack Cover................................................................. 15 
To Prevent Condensation ......................................................................................... 16 
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................. 17 
Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. 17 
Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) ......................... 19 
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ......................................................................... 20 
Eyepiece Adjustment ................................................................................................. 20 
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................................................................................... 20 
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ........................................... 21 
Loading Batteries........................................................................................................ 21 
Remote Control Battery ............................................................................................. 21 
Edit Remote Control Batteries.................................................................................. 22 
Camcorder Battery ..................................................................................................... 22 
Removing the Battery ................................................................................................ 23 
Checking the Battery's Charge................................................................................. 23 
Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................ 23 
Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. 24 
Using a Car Battery .................................................................................................... 24 
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.......................................................................... 24 
Inserting a cassette .................................................................................................... 24 
When the cassette holder marked "PUSH" is pressed: ....................................... 25 
Removing a Cassette................................................................................................. 25 
Protecting Recording Material .................................................................................. 25 
Using the Linear Time Counter ................................................................................ 26 
Using the Display Button ........................................................................................... 26 
Using Memory ............................................................................................................. 26 
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................ 27 
Correcting the Date and Time .................................................................................. 28 
Automatic Date Recording ........................................................................................ 28 
Remaining Tape ......................................................................................................... 28 
Lens Cap...................................................................................................................... 29 
Using the Microphone Cap ....................................................................................... 29 
Attaching the Terminal Cover ................................................................................... 29 
Using the Remote Control Bag................................................................................. 30